Hi Readers: Sorry for the delay in getting this chapter out to you guys, but I had to do something before I got it out to you; and that would be putting the final touches on the character information, as well as what I want to cover in this chapter. And that's due to the fact that I am starting up a new storyline, more related to the activities of the business; as well as their staff, and the projects that they're assigned to work on. And that's why there's a delay. But now, I hope that you guys like this new chapter of the story.
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Home of Luke and Sarah Reese, West Loch Estates – He was trying to be quiet, trying to be as quiet as possible while he took a shower shortly after getting home from the gym; the gym that they have as part of their benefits, at the office. And that was why his wife was originally mad at him this morning, before he left to go to the office, which is also the place where he works out, on this Saturday morning. She was mad because she forgot that the gym was there, and they ended up getting into a big fight; and Sarah felt absolutely horrible about that, especially since she loves her husband more than anything in the entire world...and because she really should be resting right now, because she's still recovering after giving birth to their daughter Amelia a month earlier (her birthday is September twenty-ninth). She just hopes that she didn't make Luke too mad, because she doesn't want to be in a bad place with him; especially not when she's still dependent on him for a while. So, she just hoped that he would let her in; into the shower with him.
That way, they could hold each other close; and they could talk, and even yell (if they need to) without waking up their baby girl. Because that was the last thing that she wanted to do, she didn't want to wake their daughter up; and she just wanted to make sure that they relax, and that they were okay with each other. Because that's what matters at the end of the day, that they're okay; and that their marriage is strong. She just hopes that, as she just said; that he's going to let her in, which is something that can happen right now. Walking up to the shower this afternoon, Sarah smiled as she proceeded to open the door to the shower; at the same time, she looks at her beautiful husband. The husband who is just so damn muscular, and so damn handsome; that it makes her hard to really be mad at him. And that's the last feeling that she has right now, especially when she cried a bit, which was something that her husband could clearly see as he looked into her eyes after turning around. Taking a breath, Luke looked at his beautiful wife. "Hey."
Sarah agreed with her designer husband as he said that, just staying quiet as she does know what to say; and that was due to the fact that she was nervous, and she just wanted to figure things out with her husband. "Have you been crying?" Sarah looked down as Luke asked her whether she was crying, because she was and she just...well, she didn't know what she needed right now. Heck, she didn't even know what she could get form her husband. "You know, this is stupid; I shouldn't have thought that you would want me in here in the first place." Going to get close to the door, Luke reached out for his wife before she could turn around and walk away; but rather than turn around and walk away, Sarah turned to face her husband so that they could take a minute and look at each other. At the same time, Luke smiled at her. "Listen, how about you just take a breath and come here? Come join me in the shower babe." Sarah smiled as she heard her dreamy husband say that, before proceeding to join her long-time love. But just how long? Too long to count.
Oh boy, the stories that Sarah could tell you about Mr. Luke Reese; the love of her life, whom she's been in love since she first saw him take off that helmet of his on the football field. Meanwhile, she was that typical cheerleader who fell in love with the stereotypical jock. But their relationship was different, a relationship that's based on faith and a common set of belief system; a religious background, even though they aren't a church-going couple. But that didn't mean that they didn't get Amelia baptized, das they do still believe in that; the belief in a higher power, and that God will protect not just you...but everybody that you love if you're baptized. And that's exactly what they're going to believe for the rest of their lives, and they're both happy about that; well, if only they could talk. Getting close to her husband as she joined him in the shower, Sarah smiled as she got close to him and wrapped her arms around his torso; meanwhile, Luke moved his hand to the side of her face and smiled at her. After which, he kissed her softly this afternoon.
Just taking things nice and slow with the woman he loves, Luke smiled due to the fact that he was just happy over the fact that he was currently holding his beautiful wife close to him; because that was what he wanted to do right now, he wanted to hold Sarah close to him as he made sure that she was okay and comfortable in his arms. And that was exactly how she felt as Mr. Reese held her right now, comfortable in his arms, which is the exact reason why she felt like she needed to apologize right now, especially when she wants to be in a better place for their daughter. They've been together for far too long, just for them to let this pull them apart right now. "Listen, can we talk about that fight we had before you left to go to the gym?" Luke agreed with his beautiful wife as she asked him that, before moving his hands to her back. "First, I want to do something else." Sarah was confused as she heard her husband say that, before watching as he moved back towards the wall; tugging Sarah with him, Luke smirked as he brought her against his chest.
At the same time, Sarah smiled as she put her hand on his neck and looked at him today; and god, is the man she loves really sexy. And she means that in more ways than one, because she's not just talking in a physical sense; rather, she's also talking about the way he takes things slow with her. In fact, Sarah still remembers when they made love to each other on their wedding night; and the night where they got pregnant with Amelia. "Just remember that the doctor hasn't cleared me yet Luke." Luke agreed with Sarah as she said that, well aware that was the case. "I know Liv, and I promise that we're not going to go that far." Sarah agreed with Luke as he said that, before smiling as she leaned in and proceeded to kiss the man she loves more than anything in the entire world; after which, she wrapped her arms around his neck as they held each other close. Because that was what she needed from him right now.
She needed him to hold her close, and she needed to make sure that he was okay with him right now; because the last thing she does, was that their marriage wasn't at risk. "Luke, I need to remind you that I love you more than anything in the entire world. And I don't want you to think that..." Moving his hand to the side of his beautiful wife's head, Luke smiled as he proceeded to lean in and then kissed her softly. "Hey, take a breath and just calm down Sarah; I promise that everything is okay, and you have no reason to worry right now. Everything is okay, and we're going to be okay Sarah. I promise." Sarah agreed with her beautiful, loving husband as he said that; well aware that was the case, especially since they have been together for so long. After which, she just took a breath while moving her hands to his chest as she stepped close to him; at the same time, Luke moved his hands to her lower back and looked at the woman he loves more than anything in the entire world; his wife, and the mother of his beautiful daughter, Amelia Marie.
Moving his hand to her neck once again, Luke smiled as he stroked Sarah's cheek and then bent down to kiss the woman he loves more than anything in the entire world; and that's why he's just going to make sure that they talk, and work things out in between themselves. And if not for each other, then for their daughter; because they both love her more than anything in the entire world and want to do what's best for her. And the best thing for their young daughter, is for her parents to be united. And that's also what he wants to be with his wife, united in love; because that's how he feels about his beautiful wife. He loves her more than anything in the entire world, and that will always be the case. "Listen, I don't just want to blow over what we were fighting about; I want to talk, and I want to work this out okay? I want to figure it out, and I just think that I overreacted." Sarah agreed with Luke as he said that, before taking a breath. "I can't help but agree, sorry about that." Luke nodded, agreeing with his beautiful wife as she said that.
"Listen, what do you say me and you go cuddle up to each other in bed as we speak to each other; because that's what we need to do right now." Sarah agreed with Luke as he said that, before smiling as she leaned up and kissed him softly; after which, she took things nice and slow with him. "If you think that you're getting sex, then you're dreaming Mr. Reese." Luke laughed as he hard Sarah tell him that, well aware that was the case. "Oh, I am well aware that's the case." Sarah smirked as she heard her loving husband say that, before wrapping her arms around him and holding the man she loves close to him; after all, what's better than the feeling of her hunk of a husband in her arms. And since that's what she has right now, Sarah is more than happy. "I am such a lucky woman to have you in my life." Luke agreed with Sarah as she said that, before bending down and kissing her softly. "And I'm an even luckier man to have you in my life, all these years later." Sarah smiled as she heard Luke tell her that. "Who would've though we'd be here all those years ago?"
Luke smiled. "Fifteen years and counting." Sarah agreed with Luke. "Still can't believe you made me wait twelve years before you even proposed." Luke laughed. "Do you like the diamond ring I bought to propose to you? And the matching diamond covered band that I got you as a wedding ring?" Sarah agreed with her loving husband as he asked her that, as she most definitely did. "Oh, I do Luke; and you know that." Luke smiled as he heard Sarah say that, before moving his hands to her neck; after which, he bent down and proceeded to take things nice and slow with the woman he loves more than anything in the entire world. "Promise me we talk about everything? I know it's a lot, and I know you aren't a big idea of...." Luke then put his hands on her neck, just getting her to calm down. "Baby, take a breath and relax. I promise that everything will be okay. Now, how about you and I get out? Then we'll get nice and comfortable with each other and talk as Amelia takes her afternoon nap." Sarah agreed with Luke as he said that, smiling.
"Was she still asleep when you came in?" Luke smiled as Sarah asked him if Amelia was still asleep when he came into the washroom (to join her in the shower), because she most definitely was. "Yes, yes she was." Sarah then smiled as she proceeded to wrap her arms around his neck, after which she took things nice and slow with the man she loves. "Listen, I am going to get out and get in bed, come join me out there and we can talk." Luke agreed with Sarah as she said that, before smiling as he watched her get out of the washroom. Grabbing her towel shortly afterwards, Sarah smiled as she went to dry off and then made her way back out to their room; and hopefully, Amelia is still fast asleep in her crib. That way, she and Luke can talk to each other; because that's what they need to do as husband and wife, they need to talk and just hold each other close in bed. Then again, do you really blame Sarah for wanting her man to hold her in bed when he's THAT muscular? I mean, look at him. He's so damn sexy, and he's all hers; and will be forever.
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Walking out of the washroom this afternoon shortly after getting dressed into her little shorts and one of Luke's shirts, Sarah couldn't help but smile at the sight that was in front of her. The sight? Well, it was the sight of the two loves of her life holding each other close. "Yeah, you decided to wake up because daddy's home." Smiling as she heard Luke say that, Sarah couldn't help but be happy over the fact that Luke was in the midst of doing that. "God, I swear; you are so damn adorable when you do that with her." Turning his head to look at his beautiful wife, Luke smiled due to the fact that this is everything that she wants in life; she wants to be in bed with the love of their life, as they held each other close. "I know, and so are you." Sarah just smiled as she heard Luke say that, before walking over to the two loves of her life. After all, she did need to rest still; and that was due to the fact that their daughter is only a month old, which means that they still have a lot of trouble with sleep. "I swear, I hope you can move over; because you're on my side."
Looking up at his wife as she said that, Luke just gave her a bit of side eye; after all, he was very comfortable in bed. "Unless you have boobs." Luke laughed as he heard Sarah say that, well aware that was something that he didn't have. "Oh, I know that I don't have boobs. Anyways, I think I might even get dressed some more since you decided to put some clothes on." Sarah smiled as Luke said that, before opening the covers; after which, she proceeded to get in bed so that she can cuddle up to her family. "I think we both know that you don't really want that." Sarah looked at her husband as he said that because that was partially the truth. "As much as I love seeing you shirtless, I want to relax; because Amelia is awake right now too." Luke agreed with his wife as she said that. "I will put some shorts on, because I want to be comfortable with you still." Sarah agreed with Luke as he said that, smiling as she proceeded to climb into bed with the man she loves; after which, she closed the covers on top of both of them. Luke just smiled and agreed.
After which, he sat up some more so that he can set Amelia down in her arms. Grabbing her, Sarah smiled as she cuddled up to her baby girl; after which, she turned to look at Luke and just smiled due to the fact that he really is an amazing man. After which, she moved her hand to the side of his face as he leaned over her; kissing his beautiful wife softly, Luke smiled as he took things nice and slow with his beautiful wife. "I love you." Sarah smiled as she heard Luke say that, before proceeding to kiss her loving husband softly; after which, she kissed him slowly. "Okay, maybe you can stay shirtless because I know that 'Melia is going to want to cuddle up to your shirtless chest." Luke agreed with Sarah as she said that, before smiling as he kissed her softly. Taking things nice and slow with the man she loves, Sarah smirked due to the fact that this is everything that she wants right now. To take things slow with her loving husband, whom just so happens to also be her long-time love; after all, they've been together since high school.
Getting up after kissing Sarah again, Luke smirked as he looked at his beautiful family; the family that he loves more than anything in the entire world. That was, until he heard his phone ring. Turning his head, Luke saw that it was an e-mail from his boss. "Sorry, I have to read this babe." Sarah was confused. "Who is it?" Luke sighed as he looked at it. "It's an e-mail from my boss." Sarah agreed. "Which one?" Luke laughed. "Ryan." Sarah agreed. "Oh, the one that's married to the model for ELLA Creations." Luke agreed. "While my gorgeous wife is a model for ELLA intimates. Can't wait until you get to do some photoshoots for them." Sarah smiled as she heard Luke say that, before watching as he got close to her; he then wrapped his arm around her and then leaned in to kiss her softly. Taking things nice and slow with the woman he loves, Luke smiled due to the fact that this is everything that he wants right now. "I love you." Sarah agreed with Luke as he said that. "I love you too." Luke nodded, before proceeding to go grab his phone to read his e-mail.
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From: Miller, Ryan
To: Reese, Luke
CC: Casey, Gabriela
Subject: Casey Menswear
Hi Luke:
I wanted to let you know that I have also sent this e-mail to Ms. Casey, and that if you want to e-mail her about something; please hit reply all. But that's what you need to know when it comes to her, while I need to let you know about what I need from you. I want to just let you know what I want you to do. And I want you to start your designs for the Casey Menswear-Sports Apparel line. But more specifically, I want you to concentrate on the sports apparel due to the fact that you seem to be the right guy for that (not trying to say why). But I hope that you can really get that started for me, while also balancing family life. Hope Sarah is feeling better.
Thanks again for helping us, even when you're on your semi-paternity leave.
Ryan Miller
Asst. Deputy COO, ELLA Apparel
Project Leader, Casey Menswear by ELLA
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Shortly after reading the e-mail from his boss, Luke took a breath as he knew that he needed to tell Sarah what he needs to do per his boss; but he also knew that he needed her to relax, because she is still recovering from giving birth. But Sarah will most definitely be in the loop when it comes to what he just got in the e-mail, and that was because they have an open marriage; okay, that came out wrong. She means that they will always speak to each other and share everything. Looking at the man she loves, Sarah stroked his arm. "Hey, what's going on?" Luke smiled. "I just got an assignment when it comes to what I'm going to be doing for my designs." Sarah agreed with Luke as he said that, before smiling at him. "And what's that?" Luke smiled as he proceeded to set his phone down, after which he got close to his girls and wrapped his arm around Sarah; turning his head afterwards, Luke smiled as he kissed her forehead softly and tugged the covers up on top of his family some more. "I'm going to be doing the Menswear-Sports Apparel line."
Sarah agreed with Luke as he said that, before turning his head to look up at the man of her dreams; after which, Luke leaned in and kissed her softly. Taking things nice and slow with the woman of his dreams, Luke smirked due to the fact that she is so beautiful. "I love you." Sarah agreed with Luke as he said that, before smiling at him. "So, what are you going to design?" Luke smiled. "I think I might try and make some shorts that are really good for Hawaii, more breathable if that makes sense." Sarah agreed with Luke as he said that, well aware that was the case. "Hey, I think we both know that's going to be good. I am so glad that you're going to do this, and I am so proud of everything that you've done in your career; and I can't wait to see what you have in your head when it comes to designs." Luke agreed with Sarah as she said that, before smiling as he went to look at their little Amelia; after which, he stroked her cheek and just smiled due to the fact that she is the most beautiful little girl in the entire world.
At the same time, Sarah proceeded to lay her head down on his chest some more; and that was due to the fact that she's madly in love with the man that she has with her in bed. Turning his head afterwards, Luke smiled as he pressed his lips to her forehead and just smiled as he was really happy right now; heck, he was always happy when he's in bed with the woman he loves more than anything in the entire world. "You know, I still find it weird that your boss is younger than you." Luke agreed with Sarah as she said that. "It's okay though, because it means that I get more time with my family." Sarah smiled as she heard Luke say that, before continuing to feed Amelia. "God, you are really making me want to have sex with you." Luke laughed as he heard Sarah say that, well aware that was the case. "What do you say I go get you some food?" Sarah smiled as Luke asked her if she wanted some food, but not yet. Right now, she's far too comfortable in his arms to let him leave. "No, I want you to stay here with me and Amelia."
Luke agreed with Sarah as she said that, well aware that was the case. "Okay, then that's exactly what I'm going to do." Sarah smirked as she heard Luke say that, before turning her head and looking down at their beautiful baby girl; after which, he bent down and kissed her forehead softly. "Maybe I can grab my iPad and use the design app to get started?" Sarah laughed. "Oh, is someone bored?" Luke smiled as Sarah asked him whether he was bored; after all, he was a bit bored. But that was okay. "I think that I'm okay for now, but I am just asking for a friend." Moving her hand to Luke's cheek, Sarah smiled as she leaned in and proceeded to take things nice and slow with the man she loves. "I love you." Luke agreed with Sarah as she said that. "So, what's you're answer when it comes to what I can do right now?" Sarah smiled as she stroked his cheek and just proceeded to lean her forehead against his, which is exactly what he wants her to do; he wants her to hold him close, and he wants to take things slow with his wife.
"Listen, you need to get me food first; and I am going to have to put Amelia in her crib, because I want to cuddle up to my dreamy husband with nobody in between us." Luke agreed with his beautiful wife as she said that, before remembering that it's the weekend; after all, that's something that he constantly has to do. And that's due to the fact that work is always happening, including when they're basically always working as they assist their boss create the company. "What do you want to do? You want to cuddle because I can send an e-mail to my boss." Sarah agreed with Luke as he said that, smiling at him. "Do you mind?" Luke shook his head, before grabbing his iPad again; that way, he can send his boss an e-mail...asking him to let him spend some time as a family.
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From: Reese, Luke
To: Miller, Ryan
CC: Casey, Gabriela
Subject: RE: Casey Menswear
Hi Ryan:
I want to let you know that I, as well have sent this e-mail to Ms. Casey as well; and I am hoping that you can give me a break right now when it comes to the designs, as I am in the midst of just spending a bit of time with my month-old baby girl. I know that I am getting close to the end of my paternity leave, but I would really like to just take spend a bit of time with my family, thanks Ryan.
Hopefully you can understand that I want to spend time with them on the weekend. Thanks.
Luke Reese
Designer, Casey Menswear by ELLA
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Shortly after sending the e-mail to Ryan and Ms. Casey, Luke smiled as he proceeded to set his iPad back down on his side table; that way, it was out of the way of him spending some time with his family. After which, he turned to look at his beautiful family. "You already done?" Luke agreed, smiling at Sarah. "Yes, yes I am. Now, do you want me to do anything before I put our little Amelia in her crib?" Sarah smiled as she heard Luke say that, before leaning in and kissing him softly. "How about you go get us an afternoon snack?" Luke agreed with Sarah as she said that, before getting up so that he can go get him and Sarah a snack this afternoon. "Maybe you can even take off your shorts after?" Sarah smiled, agreeing with Luke as he turned around and then walked away today.